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Whenever I go home, my parents treat me like a teenager again - how can I stop this from happening?

Profile: Rivielle
Rivielle on Nov 8, 2014
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I think it's normal for them to treat you like a teenager because it shows their love for you, but if you want to stop it,maybe you can ask your parents about this :)
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Profile: guyinasuit
guyinasuit on Nov 15, 2014
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To be honest, I think the best thing to do is to just be totally honest with them about your feelings about it - tell them you are growing up and that you aren't a teenager any more...
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 16, 2014
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This happens to everyone! The problem is universal. Calmly talk to them about how you're no longer a child, although they'll always view you as one. You have your own responsibilities and would appreciate it if they treated you like you do!
Profile: Delyn
Delyn on Jul 20, 2015
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Ask your parents to stop. Explain to them that you are a grown adult and not a teenager. You can make decisions and live on your own now, and you don't depend on them.
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Anonymous on Nov 2, 2015
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You may not be able to stop this from happening. If you haven't clearly communicated how you feel to your parents, they may not know it's an issue for you.
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Anonymous on Nov 2, 2015
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I would first try to see if you understand why they feel that way. Then, feel free to share with them how you feel to see if you can build a different relationship with them and better your situation.
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Anonymous on Dec 28, 2015
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Well, this can be tough to do, but what I would personally do is I would pull them aside and tell them how you feel. Chances are that they will understand and stop it.
Profile: Ubby
Ubby on Feb 2, 2016
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This is normal- they do this because they love you. There isn't really necessarily a way to stop it from happening. Depending on what kind of parents you have, you might consider sitting down and having a talk with them about things that make you feel like they are treating you like a teenager. They probably won't change completely, but at least bringing awareness to them might help as long as you do it in a productive, non-accusing way.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 11, 2016
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It's the universal truth, we're always going to be our parents' babies, and nothing can stop them from caring, worrying over us. For them, we always would be incapable of taking an individual decision, and perhaps unintentionally, they may hurt us by their words which may imply a feeling of disagreement/unacceptance. Here, what we have to remember is that it' s their fear for our well-being that prompts them to treat us on a par that isn't equal with their knowledge. In some way, they think that we're incapable of taking care of ourselves. The best thing is to sit down, and have a group chat. Confide in them how you feel, politely ask them to step in your shoes, remind them that you'd always value their advice but it's time for you to step out and face the world. A strong sense of confidentiality is what going to help you here. We're all humans and we all have our own preconceived notions. It's just a mater of filling in the niches.
Profile: KatieWhite
KatieWhite on Apr 19, 2016
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Assert yourself. Yes, it's there house so you should respect it but be sure to set boundaries. Let them know that they need to respect you as an adult. That might mean "rebelling" but being assertive and stating how you feel is a good start.
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